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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.75, 737.21 and 452.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.75, 737.21 and 452.67 is: 677.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.75 : 737.21 = 452.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.75/737.21 = 452.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.75x = 737.21 × 452.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.75x = 333,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,710.59/492.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.24

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